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How far is Bangkok from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 7779 miles / 12519 kilometers / 6760 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Bangkok

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Bangkok. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7778.908 miles
  • 12518.939 kilometers
  • 6759.686 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7773.470 miles
  • 12510.187 kilometers
  • 6754.961 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Papeete to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Papeete to Bangkok generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E